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On behalf of Dean Winistorfer and the rest of the CNRE community, welcome! CNRE is leading global efforts toward sustainable resource management; we are training the next generation of natural resource professionals, who will be tasked with solving critical environmental issues. Explore what the college has to offer, and please contact us if you have any questions or would like any more information.

With outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, groundbreaking research, and local and global community involvement, the College of Natural Resources and Environment is one of the nation’s top natural resource schools. Explore what the college has to offer; this overview provides a summary of the college’s people and activities.

The college’s talented community of researchers, educators, and students are affecting the world of natural resources conservation and management. Read articles and watch videos about CNRE in the local, national, and international news.

Dean Paul Winistorfer and the Dean’s Cabinet have made some exciting changes to the college. Listen to the State of the College address, and read the college’s newsletters to see what we have accomplished. Learn more about our initiatives, like the CNRE Leadership Institute, and our overall strategic plan and budget.

Learn about the faculty in each of the college’s four departments. Faculty members are listed alphabetically — just click on a person to learn more about his or her research interests, courses taught, outreach activities, and contact information.

You may not know who you are looking for, but this guide can help if you are trying to find someone with specific research interests or expertise. Prospective graduate students can use this resource to identify faculty members whose research interests match their own.

The VWRRC is involved in all aspects of water resources — educating future water scientists, researching solutions to water-related problems, and applying scientific findings to current water policies.

Sustainable Engineered Materials Institute

SEMI provides research-based solutions to promote the sustainable use of timber resources by improving the design, manufacturing, and performance of wood composite products.